Eating disorders are serious, biologically influenced illnesses. If left untreated eating disorders have a devastating impact on affected individuals and their loved ones. Full recovery from an eating disorder is possible

Learning more about the causes of eating disorders, different types of disordered eating, and recognising the damage caused by common myths and misperceptions regarding eating disorders will help you start to understand what's going on with your loved one and put you in a position to help them recover.

For more detailed information and the latest knowledge about diagnosing and treating eating disorders, take a look at our list of online resources.

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